Indigenous Transitions Year Program Coordinator, Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Competition # SCHII-21-45, Thunder Bay, ON

Indigenous Transitions Year Program Coordinator

Office of Indigenous Initiatives

Thunder Bay Campus
Full Time, Permanent

Schedule II

Competition # SCHII-21-45

Reporting to the Indigenous Access Programs Coordinator, the Indigenous Transitions Year Program Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and supporting Indigenous students' entry into the Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP) and for ensuring their successful transitions to undergraduate programs at Lakehead University.

The incumbent will establish collaborative relationships with specific University departments,

First Nation communities and funders, Indigenous organizations, local and regional high schools, and industry partners. They will oversee the planning, delivery & evaluation of the Indigenous Transition Year Program, one of the Indigenous Access Programs offered through the Department of Indigenous Initiatives. The ITYP Coordinator will facilitate the policies, guidelines, and criteria regarding student selection, attendance, probation, and leaves of absence, track students’ progress and their transition to first year university studies. They will collect data and document program strengths and weaknesses, implement improvements to program delivery, and identify professional development needs as they pertain to working with Indigenous students.

Candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A Bachelor of Education is considered an asset, coupled with two years of related experience in Indigenous Education. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. The incumbent is required to teach the University Transitions course; as such, they must have a thorough knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and traditional practices, as well as a clear understanding of the public education system from high school to post-secondary, including adult education. Research skills are required to keep up to date on current issues in Indigenous education, retention & recruitment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication and be able to work in a team and independently.

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail applications is required, as well as a

valid driver's license and good driving record. The successful candidate must be comfortable with public speaking & community engagement and have a willingness to travel.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a single PDF document, quoting competition # SCHII-21-45, that includes cover letter, resume, along with the contact information of three references by 4:30 p.m. on October 18, 2021 to:

Office of Human Resources

Email:  careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. In an effort to ensure applications are being received from under-represented groups, applicants will be asked to complete a brief self-identification questionnaire via email within three days of the posting closing date.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. 

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.